While it is not the policy of the PBA to engage in rhetoric with other law enforcement groups, it has been brought to our attention that some of these groups are providing false information about PBA services and benefits.  For that reason, we have provided a factual comparison of PBA benefits.
 

PBA

FOP

Criminal/Civil Defense

(for matters arising from your duties as a law enforcement officer)

UNLIMITED

 Up to $9,500 limit for pleading & pre-trial preparation (after $250 deductible)
Up to $9,500 limit or $700/day maximum at trial (after $250 deductible)
Up to $2,500 limit for advice & consultation for Grand Jury (after $250 deductible)
 

Administrative/Termination hearings

(for duty-related, approved actions)

NO COST LIMITS

Up to $9,500 limit for preparations & hearings (after $250 deductible)

Additional Cost

NO ADDITIONAL COST

Included in the SSPBA dues.

Cost in addition to regular local, state, &/or national lodge dues

Individual $215/year + deductible

Group      $197/year + deductible

(50 or more active lodge members)

 

** A state legal defense plan is offered by the FOP with many more limitations than the National FOP Plan provided above.

* $250 deductible applies when using a non-plan attorney.

(Information obtained from the FOP websites)